“Binghamton Lions Club President Douglas Shaver presents A.V.R.E. CEO Robert Hanye with $500 check to support Charles V. Costello Memorial Scholarship”
Binghamton, NY, 27 January 2010 - The Binghamton Lions Club (We Serve) and the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc (A.V.R.E.) jointly support scholarships for people who are visually impaired. The Lions recently made an additional donation of $500 to the scholarship fund at A.V.R.E. At least one Charles V. Costello memorial scholarship is given each year to a person who is visually impaired who attends an accredited post high school academic or technical institution. Since its inception, 11 scholarships have been awarded to legally blind individuals in programs ranging from business certifications through post graduate study.
The Scholarships are awarded in honor and memory of Mr. Charles Costello, a well known community leader, long time Lion and dedicated A.V.R.E. Board member who experienced sustained vision loss later in life. Applicants must have a severe vision impairment and either reside or attend school in the Twin Tiers service area of A.V.R.E.
For more information, contact Jenn Cubic at (607)724-2428.
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